The report synthesizes the outcomes of provincial Foresight exercises in South Africa, focusing on innovation's future role in regional development.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: |
Cooperation Framework On Innovation Systems Between Finland And South Africa (COFISA) |
| Authors: | R.s. Day, D.t. Semwayo |
| Time horizon: | 2050 |
| Geographic focus: | Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Gauteng, Global |
The research method involved a series of nine workshops across three South African provinces, where participants used Foresight tools like futures wheels, ACTVOD tables, and scenario fragments to envision and plan for the year 2050.
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This report synthesizes the results of Foresight exercises conducted in the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and Gauteng provinces of South Africa. These exercises, part of the Cooperation Framework on Innovation Systems between Finland and South Africa (COFISA), aimed to explore the future role of innovation in regional development. Participants from various sectors collaborated using Foresight tools to envision their provinces in 2050, identify key themes, and develop action plans. The report discusses the process, tools, outputs, and lessons learned, emphasizing the value of futures thinking in strategic planning and capacity building at a regional level.
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Categories: 2050 time horizon | 2050s time horizon | Eastern Cape geographic scope | English publication language | Gauteng geographic scope | Global geographic scope | Western Cape geographic scope | action plans | biotechnology | capacity building | foresight exercises | futures thinking | innovation systems | multi-sectoral collaboration | provincial visions | regional development | scenario development | strategic planning